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Important: missing 1099 from defunct exchange

Started by cant_afford_a_lawyer_27 · Nov 7, 2025 · 808 views · 8 replies
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cant_afford_a_lawyer_27 OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

missing 1099 from defunct exchange. I've been dealing with this for about 12 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but the other party is not cooperating.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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allison.m_2

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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ashley_m_32

Following this thread — Bookmarking this. Dealing with almost the exact same thing.

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exhibit_a_hole_10

I keep hearing about cases like this.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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hearsay_harry_22

Tbh have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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the_whole_truth_29

Following this thread — following

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plea_bargain_bob_6

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it imo.

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marcus.j_32

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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sustained_overruled

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.